The JCC Ranch Camp is not just the Denver JCC’s overnight summer camp, it’s also one of the best places to work during the summer. As a staff member, Ranch Camp will become your home away from home as you work to create a community where people can thrive. You’re a hero to your campers; you have the chance to do something you really care about and have a whole lot of fun doing it. Your experience as a staff member is just as important to us as our campers’ experience. That being said: We’re here to serve kids and make sure they are in the safest environment possible while having the time of their lives.
First and foremost, all our supervisory staff act as a team to support cabin staff.

All Supervisory Staff Responsibilities
• Take care of staff and campers by prioritizing the physical, social, emotional health, safety, and well-being.
• Work as a team with the supervisory team to make sure every day runs the way it’s supposed to by helping to lead meals, participating in all camp programming, supporting and maintaining cabin life, and providing coverage for cabin staff as needed.
• Create a community that you want to be a part of and that you want campers to be a part of.
• Include everyone and make sure everyone is included.
• Jump into the camp life: ride horses, swim, camp, play games, sing songs, roast s’mores, be ready to do everything the campers do!
• Act as a resource and support staff as they manage camp behaviors using positive behavior management techniques, enforcing appropriate safety policies, emergency procedures, camp rules, and more.
• Be flexible and adaptable because things change quickly at camp. You have to be able to roll with it.
• And other duties and responsibilities as assigned: you might need to make your campers’ dreams of a beach themed ice-cream campfire song session come true or become your favorite legendary Pokémon for an evening program.

Our supervisory team is more than just a support structure. We want you to do what matters to you while you’re at camp.

Want to spend your summer outside, exploring the back country of Colorado and climbing mountains? We have a job for you. Does spending the morning playing soccer and the afternoon creating art make your heart happy? We have a job for you. Want to design a rocket that can make grilled cheese, but also land on Mars? We probably have a job for you, let’s talk.

Staff Experience & Wellness Responsibilities
• Plan intentional, fun, and meaningful weekly staff bonding and wellness activities that support mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
• Act as a mentor and role model, providing staff with MESSH resources, support, and supervision through structured office hours and feedback systems.
• Build genuine relationships with staff, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and appreciated within the camp community.
• Create innovative ways to show gratitude and positive feedback, fostering a strong culture of recognition and appreciation.
• Collaborate on staff training with a focus on self-care, supervision strategies, and MESSH best practices.
Staff-in-Training (SIT) Program Management Responsibilities
• Develop and facilitate a structured Staff-in-Training (SIT) program, guiding participants in leadership development, camper care, and activity instruction.
• Supervise SITs in their bunks and activity areas, collecting feedback from staff, providing coaching and mentorship, and conducting formal evaluations at the end of the program.
• Plan and lead SIT-specific programming, including evening and night activities, while aligning SIT experiences with the larger staff community and culture.
• Partner with caregivers to communicate early and often, especially when behavioral challenges arise, ensuring that SITs receive consistent support and guidance.
• Support summer staff in managing SIT challenges, behaviors, and needs, providing coaching and strategies for working effectively with developing leaders.

Finally, all staff must be able to attend staff orientations and be available to live at camp for the summer season. While we prefer staff to work for the entire summer, we understand if you can’t and encourage you to apply if you can work at least 5 – 6 weeks of our summer season.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demands: This job requires the incumbent to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employee must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employee may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground, run, and swim. Employee may lift or body block campers when necessary.
Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, often loud, spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment while maintaining the standard of care.

Please note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Mental Health Professional oversees all matters related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health in camp. This can include one on one sessions, facilitated group discussions, programs to promote mental health awareness, staff training, and more. The MHP will work with people from age 7-25, with the majority of the work with tweens, teens, and young adults. This role is a seasonal summer position, with some pre-summer work to be completed before the start date. Specific work hours at camp are hard to define due to the nature of the job. There should be a reasonable expectation of work during the days and evenings without it overloading the workload.

Responsible to: Camp Director

Specific Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional include, but are not limited to:
● Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training and ongoing staff learning related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH)
● Creating and implementing programming for small groups of campers focused on wellness and social-emotional learning; programs such as nightly bunk activities
● Creating and implementing proactive mental health programming promoting things such as, but not limited to, emotional awareness, resilience, and processing
● Serving as a resource to staff members throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers can thrive
● Creating evaluation systems to understand the impact of the Yedid Nefesh grant, staff training, and camper programs
● Communicating and managing relationships with parents/caregivers in regards to camper needs
● Preparing reports, in conjunction with the Camp Director, to funding agencies in relationship to mental emotional and social health of CYJ Texas and its campers, including sharing high-level understandings of interactions and interventions taking place throughout the summer
● Participate in Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Community of Practice as part of our camp’s place in the Yedid Nefesh program, including two or three virtual gatherings and one in-person gathering per year with other Jewish camp mental health professionals.
● Be an active presence, living on-site at camp as a part of the community for the summer session
● Work with Directors on updating evaluation forms, along with weekly check-in forms for tracking wellness
● Respecting a high level of confidentiality on all camp business
● The nature of overnight camp involves unforeseen situations and quick adjustments. The listed duties encompass the bulk of the work. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as needed
● Comfort living in a Jewish community and living with Jewish customs and culture

The ideal candidate is interested in being in this role for the full summer, and while CYJ Texas participates in the Yedid Nefesh program. This relationship will be reviewed on a yearly basis with the hope that the relationship can continue beyond the grant program period.

Ideal Dates: June 8 – August 5. Flexible dates.

Beth El Day Camp is a Jewish summer camp for children ages 2-12. We offer a memorable summertime experience featuring diverse programming, including tennis, martial arts, swimming, art, cooking, yoga, music, nature, special programming days, and more! Become a valued member of our incredible community, where you'll enjoy:

Competitive pay
Daily delicious free lunches
Staff programming, including: bowling, tie-dye nights, swim nights, and a staff party.

Working with us means gaining invaluable skills, leadership training, and unique enrichment opportunities. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in a child's life while having an unforgettable summer!

Ramah Day Camp Greater DC is seeking a dynamic, animal-loving Farm Educator to lead engaging, hands-on educational experiences with our goats and chickens. The Farm Educator will care for the animals and create interactive, age-appropriate programming that connects campers to Jewish values, nature, and farm life. *FREE housing available on site.

Responsibilities:
Care for goats and chickens daily
Lead small-group farm activities for campers ages 5–10
Collaborate with camp staff to integrate Jewish learning into farm experiences
Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging farm environment
Assist in planning special farm-based events or programs

Overview: Tzevet mitbach (kitchen staff) are members of a team led by the Roshei Mitbach (Kitchen Managers). General responsibilities include cooking for all of camp, cleaning the kitchen, working with the rest of the mitbach team, and fostering positive relationships with both kids and tzevet gadol (staff). They are additionally responsible for abiding by and upholding Health Department and ACA health codes for food handling, food preparation and food storage, and for understanding safe food handling for kids with allergies and other food sensitivities. Tzevet mitbach is an integral part of machaneh, and is encouraged to take part in educational activities at camp.
Important Dates:
Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) – June 16th – June 28th
Session 1: June 29th – July 20th
Intersession: July 21st – July 23rd
Session 2: July 24th – August 6th
Decon (closing down camp): August 7th – August 14th

Join us this summer at Ramah Berkshires and spend every day feeling like you made Camp and the world a better place. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you!

Ramah Berkshires is seeking a Program Assistant to help support the program office this summer. Program Assistants work to plan, coordinate, and lead programming for staff during “off time,” help manage camp’s supply requisition and purchasing system, and assist with logistics for special programming, trips, and visiting guests. Program Assistants will also provide support to the Program Manager, as well as to other areas of the summer program as needed, and serve as a creative resource to counselors for their daily programming needs.

Experience in camping, creativity, and organization is a must!

Compensation: $850-$1500 depending on age and experience. Opportunities exist for additional responsibilities and bonuses. Room and Board provided while in residence at Camp.

Visit us at https://www.ramahberkshires.org/staff-employment/ or contact us at staff@ramahberkshires.org to learn more!
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers in grades 3-10, grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. From sports to the arts, swimming to outdoor adventure, Camp is infused with the best of the tradition and values of Conservative Judaism: love of mitzvoth, Hebrew language, and the land and people of Israel; commitment to inclusion and Tikun Olam; and the joy of learning and prayer. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area.

Ramah Berkshires Values:
Ruach (Fun and Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences.
Achrayut (Responsibility and Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect.
Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.
Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community.
Ḥaverut (Community and Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.

In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff.

Position Purpose: The yoetz/et (community care team member) is a senior staff member who focuses on supporting the mental and social-emotional health of our chanichim (campers) and tzevet (staff) in a residential summer camp setting. The yoetz/et serves as a central case manager, facilitating communication as needed between the tzevet (staff), camp leadership, medical staff, parents, and Director of Community Care. In addition, the yoetz/et functions as a coach and partner to rashei edah (unit heads) and tzevet (staff) in managing the MESSH needs of their campers. Our goal is to empower and encourage staff members to support their campers directly and to gain a sense of personal confidence, independence, and autonomy as they are emerging into adulthood.

Reports to: Director of Community Care

Responsibilities:
● A yoetz/et will be assigned to support a specific edah (age group) based on the needs of the edah (age group) and the strengths/experience of the yoetz/et. Assignments of yoetzim may change from one session to the next according to staffing needs.
● Support the rosh edah (unit head) and tzevet (staff) in their work with campers in collaboration with the Director of Community Care. This includes behavioral issues, moments of emotional regulation and anxiety, interpersonal/social issues, utilizing sensory supports and coping skills, and adjusting to the camp schedule and environment.
● Maintain regular communication with the rosh edah (unit head), tzevet (staff), parents, camp care team, medical team, and camp leadership.
● Collaborate with the chanichim’s (camper) home-based support team as needed; this includes parents/guardians, year-round mental health professionals, etc.
● Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls with camper families for your assigned edah (age group).
● Be present in assigned camp units throughout the day to support rashei edah (unit heads) and tzevet (staff) and observe campers who are in need of more support.
● Advise madrichim (bunk counselors) and specialists on how to accommodate camper needs in different activities as needed.
● Participate in the documentation of camp care issues, parent communications and camper interactions that take place during the summer.
● Facilitate community care meetings with assigned tzevet (staff) to review each chanich/a (camper). Discuss strategies to support the chanich/a’s success.
● Facilitate continuing staff training as needed and assigned.
● Assist with behind the scenes support as needed for camper success including laundry, food packing & distribution, and medical treatment accompaniment.
● Provide emotional support to tzevet (staff) as needed.

Compensation:
Camp care team members get paid $1675/session plus room and board in your own room with a shared bathroom in a beautiful setting. If you have camper-age kids, we discuss options for tuition credits. Travel to and from camp will be reimbursed.

The office serves as the welcoming face of camp. A smoothly run office translates to a smoothly run camp, with requests from camper parents, staff members, vendors, and many other stakeholders all due replies promptly and professionally. Be prepared to answer the phone, sort the mail, distribute camp supplies and messages, and fulfill a myriad of tasks that come through the office. Office staff members must be computer literate and knowledgeable in using word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Individuals should be highly organized and proactive in anticipating camp needs. A sense of humor is a must!

This role is a seasonal summer full-time position, with part-time hours before summer session begins. During the summer session the position includes evening hours. The Community Care Director will report to the Executive Director and Director of Programming and Engagement.

The responsibilities of the Community Care Director include, but are not limited to:
Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training in relation to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH);

• Creating and implementing programming for small groups of campers focused on wellness and social-emotional learning.
• Serving as a resource to campers throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers can thrive.
• Managing information about camper needs, and communicating those to staff, as well as documenting communication and plans.
• Preparing reports to funding agencies in relationship to mental emotional and social health of Camp Massad, Manitoba and its campers, including sharing high-level understandings of interactions and interventions taking place throughout the summer.
• Participate in Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Community of Practice as part of our camp’s place in the Yedid Nefesh program, including two or three virtual gatherings and one in-person gathering per year with other Jewish camp mental health professionals.
• Be an active presence on-site at camp as a part of the community.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

If you're passionate about making the world a happier place by helping others grow, and about growing your own skills in leadership, group management, collaboration, teaching, and youth development, JCamp has the job for you! We'll provide the mentorship and tools to hone your skills, and you'll get to unplug, hang with campers, and find a place where you belong.